Two Ph.D. Research Proposals on Management, Quality, and Smart Supply Chains

The Deanship of Graduate Studies at the Islamic University of Minnesota - Main Center organized an academic seminar at the College of Economics and Business Administration, Department of Business Administration, to discuss two Ph.D. research proposals addressing contemporary issues in strategic management, total quality management, and smart supply chains. The seminar was attended by members of the review committee, researchers, and individuals interested in academic research.

During the session, the committee reviewed the research proposal submitted by researcher Abdullah Mohammed Al-Othman, entitled: "The Impact of Total Quality Management Implementation on Administrative Creativity: An Applied Study on Al-Othman Contracting and Real Estate Development Group." The study aims to explore the relationship between Total Quality Management (TQM) practices and levels of administrative creativity within organizations, as well as their role in enhancing institutional performance and achieving competitive advantage.

The committee also discussed the research proposal submitted by researcher Musab Mahdi Mohammed Al-Hakami, entitled: “A Proposed Administrative Framework for Enhancing the Maturity of Smart Supply Chain Practices and Their Impact on the Operational and Competitive Performance of Industrial Enterprises in Jeddah Industrial City in Light of Saudi Vision 2030 and Digital Transformation.” The proposed study examines mechanisms for advancing smart supply chain practices and leveraging digital transformation technologies to improve operational efficiency and strengthen the competitiveness of industrial enterprises.

The seminar was chaired by Dr. Manal Mohammed Mahmoud, Chair of the Department of Business Administration, with committee members Dr. Kamal Mohammed Hamed, Dr. Mohammed Younis, Dr. Mohammed Fathy, and Associate Professor Dr. Mousa Abdullah Hamdan. The session featured constructive academic discussions that enriched the methodological and scientific aspects of both research proposals.

The seminar reflects the Deanship of Graduate Studies’ ongoing commitment to supporting scientific research and encouraging specialized studies that address contemporary management challenges, contribute to the advancement of institutional practices, and keep pace with the requirements of sustainable development and digital transformation, thereby reinforcing the University’s role in knowledge production and community service.